cheap: Turning Your Bathroom into a Spa - 07/09/08 06:10 PM
A trip to the spa is always a wonderful experience. Both mind and body get pampered, and the lavish treatment leaves one feeling very special. But a spa treatment can be costly. When the bills come in and the frequent visits to the spa are translated in figures, the word extravagance … (4 comments)
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cheap: Bathroom Design Tips - 06/25/08 04:45 PM
One of the most utilitarian rooms in the home, the bathroom often gets overlooked when decorating. However, a great bathroom with ample and creative storage and a strong sense of personal style can bring an extra bit of pampering to your daily life. And who doesn't want that?
Storage: Make sure … (2 comments)
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cheap: How to Create More Storage Space in the Bathroom - 06/16/08 03:51 PM
The bathroom is often a small room with a big clutter problem, and it can be a challenge to deal with its space limitations. To conquer this problem, first get rid of as much as you can, and then explore some of the following options for the rest of your bathroom … (0 comments)
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cheap: Have Bike, Will Travel - 05/02/08 02:31 PM
Spring is just about the most beautiful time in D.C. The sun is shining, the cherry blossoms are in bloom, summer humidity hasn't kicked in yet, and it's light out past 5:00 pm. One of the best ways to see DC in the spring (or any time of the year) is … (3 comments)
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cheap: Moveable Feast: A Taste of D.C. Walking Tour - 05/02/08 02:17 PM
Discover Washington D.C. by foot and delight in the food shops and restaurants that give flavor to the capital's favorite tales of gastronomic history. Along the way, learn about the inaugural party turned food fight and the quiet milestone in civil rights by racial equality advocate Mary Church Teller.
By foot … (0 comments)
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cheap: Beyond the Mall - 04/15/08 04:54 PM
When you think of visiting museums in DC, you may automatically think of the museums lining the National Mall. With spring well on its way, tourist season is upon us and the thought of fighting your way through the crowds is enough to make anyone want to stay home. Well believe … (0 comments)
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cheap: Duke Ellington's D.C. Walking Tour - 04/07/08 03:05 PM
What better way to celebrate the birthday of famous jazz master Duke Ellington than to have a walking tour of his birthplace? Born on April 29, 1899, Edward Kennedy Ellington grew up on U Street, Washington's Black Broadway where the great African American entertainers headlined.
On his birthday weekend, we'll visit … (0 comments)
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cheap: Strange Name, Good Sandwiches - 04/04/08 04:26 PM
Booeymonger on 3265 Prospect St. NW in Washington may have a silly restaurant name and just as silly sandwich names but they're serious about food. The price is cheap, but the sandwiches are tasty and won't leave your stomach grumbling an hour after eating.
At Booeymonger, special orders are the specialty. … (2 comments)
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cheap: Eleanor Roosevelt's Washington - 04/02/08 05:50 PM
Eleanor Roosevelt was a truly incredible woman, and I often pull from her wisdom to get through my own life, reminding myself that nobody can make me feel inferior with my consent, or that old bodies are works of art. Her speaking skills, strong leadership, and revolutionary nature reinvented the role … (0 comments)
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cheap: Adams Morgan - It's Not Just for Weekends - 03/26/08 04:07 PM
Although many of you may know Adams Morgan only as a place to hit the bars on the weekends, it has just as much to offer during the week. Next Tuesday, April 2 (and the first Tuesday of every month) is First Tuesday. Sponsored by the AdamsMorgan MainStreet Group, the event … (1 comments)
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cheap: A Bench at the Foot of the Bed - 03/10/08 05:06 PM
A bench at the foot of the bed is a real luxury. You can use it as a step-stool, a storage spot, extra seating, or just a nice detail for a room.
The super-low-slung bench shown in the top image is via Bo Concept. We like the idea of using it … (0 comments)
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cheap: Habitat ReStore – Saving You Money and Helping the Community - 03/07/08 04:34 PM
In our recent post about the Capital Home & Garden Show, we mentioned donating items to the Habitat ReStore. The ReStore (7770-A Richmond Highway, Alexandria) is such a great place, we thought we would tell you a little more about it.
ReStore is a resale business that sells new and gently used building … (3 comments)
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cheap: Saturday Night Go Karts Party - 03/05/08 12:41 PM
On your mark, get set, go!
Looking for a good way to exhaust that competitive nature? Are you up for some blood pumping adrnealine? I have an activity that will be right up your alley - racing alley...
Saturday night is go kart racing night! You can race your friends, co-workers or significant … (0 comments)
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cheap: Dolcezza Will Be Making Parking Even Harder in Bethesda - 03/04/08 12:57 PM
Dolcezza, the charming little gelataria in Washington D.C. will soon be expanding. They will be opening up a second store on Bethesda road in April of 2008. The gelateria will be competing against the already well known and established local frozen delight vendors - Ben & Jerry's, Haagen Dazs, Gifford's and, … (1 comments)
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cheap: Calling All Wine Lovers - 02/29/08 12:03 PM
For all of you wine aficionados or those of you who just enjoy a nice bottle with dinner, the 9th Annual Washington D.C. International Wine and Food Festival comes to town this weekend. From February 29th through March 2nd, the Ronald Regan International Trade Center (1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW) will play … (0 comments)
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cheap: Spring Has Sprung (Well, Almost)... - 02/22/08 02:19 PM
Despite the dreary D.C. weather we are having right now, spring is right around the corner. For many people, that means getting started on all of those household projects you have been putting off all winter. If your place is in need of some spring sprucing and you are in search … (0 comments)
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cheap: And the Oscar Goes to... - 02/21/08 11:49 AM
With the writer's strike finally over, it is time to celebrate with the 80th Annual Academy Awards. Although D.C. is a long way from the bright lights of Hollywood, that doesn't mean that those inside the Beltway have to be left out of the celebration this Sunday night. Whether you are … (3 comments)
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cheap: Green Living: Natural Decor Better For Earth And Your Wallet? - 02/15/08 07:09 PM
by Phoebe Chongchua
Sellers are looking for ways to get the most for their homes and buyers, of course, are looking for the best value. The a flowing floor plan, a spacious layout, a not-so-crowded street, great curb appeal, low HOA or planned community fees, etc. are certainly big influencers for buyers. … (0 comments)
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cheap: 5 Ways to Make a Small, Dark Room Feel Larger - 02/13/08 11:23 AM
Apartment Therapy
February 7, 2008
If you live in a small, dark apartment, there are ways to lighten the space and open it up.
In general, light walls make a small room feel larger. This image is from Victor and Soeun's Loft from Small Cool 2007. There are exceptions to this rule: a dark … (3 comments)
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cheap: Fairfax Programs Help to Improve House Conditon - 02/08/08 07:03 PM
By Ann Cameron Siegal
Special to The Washington Post Saturday, January 12, 2008; Page F01
Fairfax City is attempting to lessen the move-or-improve quandary that many homeowners face when their residences no longer fit their needs.
Whether residents are expanding their families, aging in place or working from home, several programs … (0 comments)
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